Support CNS - Breast Care
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care within the specialist breast service and will support the CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) in ensuring high standards of nursing care are provided to all patients receiving care in the specialty.The post holder will be both unit and clinic based.
The post holder will support the CNS in providing professional advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team; assist in developing the skills and knowledge of staff to deliver high quality care and achieve the performance targets for the specialty.
Main duties of the job
To be unit and department based and work with staff, acting as a role model, providing clinical care and liaising with the CNS and Lead nurse regularly to ensure seamless care.
Manage a patient case load in the unit and OPD.
To attend independent nurse led pre-operative assessment clinics and obtain consent from patients undergoing breast surgery under the jurisdiction of the CNS and agreed competency, breast guidelines and criteria. This would include offering expert advice and literature regarding breast reconstruction and referral to the plastic surgeons as appropriate.
Actively participate in the MDT Discharge Programme and discharge patients in accordance with the agreed criteria / measurements / assessments.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RN or relevant part of NMC register (RSCN, RMN) with minimum of 5 years’ experience post registration
- Health Assessment of the Adult Degree level study
- Recognised accredited course in breast care
- Recognised training re Lymphoedema care
- Recognised oncology course
- Educated to 1st degree or agreement to complete within 3 years of appointment
- Recognised teaching / assessing / monitoring course
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Completion of medical tattooing competency, or willingness to complete on appointment
- Knowledge of current clinical developments and professional issues affecting nursing/midwifery
- Skilled practitioner
- Understanding of DGOH agendas, and other developments
- Committed to personal self-development
- Aware of clinical standards of National Service Frameworks
- Knowledge of involving patients in service development
- Knowledge of the relevance of governance and risk management within clinical practice
- IT user skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems
- Knowledge of audit/research methodologies
Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
- A minimum of 6 months recent experience within a Breast Care Setting.
- Evidence of prosthetic fitting competence
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema and treatment.
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience of breaking bad news and counselling patients accordingly.
- Evidence of ability to teach & assess
- Evidence of prosthetic fitting competence
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema and treatment.
Communication
Essential criteria- Experience of team working
- Able to act as patient advocate
- Able to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Able to establish effective communication systems
- Skilled in verbal and written communication including presentation skills
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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes .
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